New Jersey residents ordered to 'stay at home' as Gov. Murphy bans gatherings of any size

All non-essential businesses must close

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy banned gatherings of any size, including weddings, in-person services and parties in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus on Saturday, March 21. He ordered all residents to 'stay at home' while also mandating that non-essential businesses close.

All New Jersey residents are to "stay at home," under an executive order that bans gatherings of any size and closes all non-essential businesses in attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at a press briefing Saturday.

Weddings, in-person services and even parties are banned. Murphy did not say the state was in lockdown, but emphasized that the announcement to "stay at home" was an order.